THE annual Premiership pilgrimage to Puerto Banus has begun with Portsmouth defender Glen Johnson, Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi and Blackburn midfielder Robbie Savage leading the exodus of footballers to the glitzy southern Spain hangout. Barcelona is also being graced with the presence of top-flight talent this summer.

Confidential understands that Charlton's Jonathan Fortune and Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant are both there during the close season.